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as in released
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
a global crusade to free Nelson Mandela from a South African prison had emerged
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as in opened
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
we'll free the river by breaking up the ice jam
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as in cleared
to rid the surface of (as an area) from things in the way
would you mind freeing up the work area so I can work?
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as in rid
to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers
a phone call would free your parents from worry
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as in saved
to set free from entanglement or difficulty
this plan should free us from debt
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Recent Examples of freed
Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
The freed electrons drift toward readout planes at either end, creating a detailed 3D image of each particle’s trajectory.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
And that coalition means making inroads into the Democratic big cities of the North, and that means, of necessity, jettisoning concern for the freed slaves.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
The freed people were forced out of Mercer County.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Over 150 of the freed prisoners were deported to Egypt.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025
All the freed hostages were taken to the Re’im base close to the border for physical and mental checks.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
In a public statement, the group congratulated the freed detainees, their families, and the broader Palestinian community, framing the mass release as a victory for its cause.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
People hoisted that individual up to the bus window to briefly embrace the freed detainee before the vehicle moved on.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2025
Felice Friedson, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
After the slaves were freed and cotton was no longer king, a different sort of richness was pulled from the ground in Walker County.
—USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
One freed himself, according to the New York Times, while the other two — Capitola resident Jim Hamilton and a guide — escaped.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
He was eventually freed from the cab and evaluated by paramedics.
—CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Cooper was freed when the vending machine company showed up with the key, but not before his mom fulfilled a request from the first responders.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Her ability to run the offense freed up Mikayla Blakes to focus on leading the nation in scoring, and Galvan’s clutch-time heroics — most recently hitting the game-winning jumper in a win over Kentucky — helped power the Commodores’ 27-3 regular-season record.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
There was no sign former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who was ousted in the military takeover in 2021 and has been held virtually incommunicado since then, would be freed.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Police reinvestigating the cold case brought him in for questioning in 2017 and charged him with murder, but the case was discontinued, and he was again freed.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Freedom after a year Upon leaving prison, several of the freed cadets described their release as bittersweet, noting that many detainees remain behind bars.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
The freed electrons drift toward readout planes at either end, creating a detailed 3D image of each particle’s trajectory.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
And that coalition means making inroads into the Democratic big cities of the North, and that means, of necessity, jettisoning concern for the freed slaves.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
The freed people were forced out of Mercer County.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Over 150 of the freed prisoners were deported to Egypt.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025
All the freed hostages were taken to the Re’im base close to the border for physical and mental checks.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
In a public statement, the group congratulated the freed detainees, their families, and the broader Palestinian community, framing the mass release as a victory for its cause.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
People hoisted that individual up to the bus window to briefly embrace the freed detainee before the vehicle moved on.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
Freedom will also be tested by whether the Yemeni people, who were hijacked by the Houthis, are freed from the shackles of that Iranian proxy.
—Felice Friedson, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
After the slaves were freed and cotton was no longer king, a different sort of richness was pulled from the ground in Walker County.
—USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
One freed himself, according to the New York Times, while the other two — Capitola resident Jim Hamilton and a guide — escaped.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
He was eventually freed from the cab and evaluated by paramedics.
—CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Cooper was freed when the vending machine company showed up with the key, but not before his mom fulfilled a request from the first responders.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Her ability to run the offense freed up Mikayla Blakes to focus on leading the nation in scoring, and Galvan’s clutch-time heroics — most recently hitting the game-winning jumper in a win over Kentucky — helped power the Commodores’ 27-3 regular-season record.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
There was no sign former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who was ousted in the military takeover in 2021 and has been held virtually incommunicado since then, would be freed.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Police reinvestigating the cold case brought him in for questioning in 2017 and charged him with murder, but the case was discontinued, and he was again freed.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freed
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Against this backdrop, the most striking thing about Dreamers in Exile is its liberated vitality.—
Brian Howe,
Pitchfork,
6 Mar. 2026
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Tutu continued his role of moral leadership after the fall of Apartheid and the election of Mandela as the first president of a liberated South Africa.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2026
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Jalloh was later released from that other facility.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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Luria added that sentiment might improve for Big Tech if a new AI model is released that particularly impresses people, reigniting faith in the potential for strong returns.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2026
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Impala Platinum has opened formal talks with Zimbabwe’s central bank and lined up meetings with both the South African and Zimbabwean governments to press for clarity on Harare’s export-earnings policy, its CEO told Semafor, escalating a commercial cash-flow dispute into bilateral negotiations.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The 28-year-old California native faces growing as Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have opened a commanding gap atop the tennis world.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Live Nation has faced years of antitrust scrutiny over its 2010 acquisition of Ticketmaster, which was cleared by the Obama administration and later contested as inadequate by rivals, lawmakers and fans.—
Josh Sisco,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Video posted to social media by Krista Tatschl of KMBC-TV showed passengers returning to the terminal from the tarmac after the incident was cleared.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Fittingly, what saved me were the restrictions that had by that point long been placed on my own life—work, family, routine—and the small adjustments which, like moving from a first draft to publication, can make things better, easier to live with.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Mar. 2026
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Medics rushed both victims to Jacobi Medical Center but they could not be saved.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Authorities are searching for three missing crew members from the Mayuree Naree after 20 were rescued by the Omani navy, according to Thailand's Marine Department.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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At least one person was killed in the attack, according to multiple media reports, citing Iraqi port officials, and 38 crew members were rescued from the ships.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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Duque Hebbert relieved in the fifth and allowed Acuña’s RBI single after William Contreras reached on an error and Gleyber Torres walked.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Mar. 2026
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California workers may be relieved to learn that per-capita incomes moved somewhat in step with oil prices and inflation.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
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Someone else sold a $4 million winner This ticket must be redeemed at a Florida Lottery office, such as the Fort Myers office about 25 miles from this Sunoco.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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But Solanke redeemed himself in 2022-23 with the drop looming for Bournemouth again, scoring in three crucial victories against Fulham, Spurs and Leeds United in the April and also setting up the other two goals, including Dango Ouattara’s stoppage-time winner, in a 3-2 defeat of his current club.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Freed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freed. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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